Prep Time
45 min
Yields
4 servings
A French press is the secret to making these sweet cocktails.
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ingredients
8
dried apricots, chopped, plus 4 left whole, for garnish
1 11-
to 12-oz can apricot nectar
8
ounce bourbon or rye whiskey
2 ½
ounce sweet vermouth
½
tsp Angostura bitters
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directions
Notes
Special equipment: a French pressCook’s NoteDon't throw out the chopped apricots--they are delicious and can be used in vinaigrettes, on ice cream, etc.
Step 1
Combine the chopped apricots and the apricot nectar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer briskly until reduced and somewhat syrupy, about 10 minutes. Pour into a French press and let cool to room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes. Then add the bourbon, vermouth and bitters; stir well.
Step 2
Add ice to 4 rocks glasses. Place the lid on the press and plunge. Divide the drink between the glasses and garnish each with a whole dried apricot.